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Bachelor of Arts

Bachelors Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    BA

  • Course code

    3007099

  • Credit points

    288

  • Equivalent units

    24

  • Indicative Fee


Overview

The Bachelor of Arts focuses on human cultures, values and beliefs that will broaden your mind with challenging ideas. This course fosters transferable skills that are highly valued across all sectors – qualities such as communication, analysis, critical thinking and problem solving.

At Southern Cross you have the opportunity to apply those skills to the real world through community engagement as you delve into contemporary social and environmental issues. Graduates develop cultural awareness and a deeper understanding of how to build their creative capacities and communication effectiveness.

The Bachelor of Arts is a very flexible degree – you can tailor your studies through the choice of a major in History, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Digital Media, Politics and International Relations or Social Science, or choose a shared major from a wide range of disciplines across the University.

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

Apply critical analysis, reasoning and reflexivity to social and cultural situations and problems.

Demonstrate the ability to develop a persuasive independent argument incorporating a range of perspectives and evidence.

GA2: Creativity

Develop innovative and creative responses to contemporary and historical social, environmental and cultural issues.

GA3: Ethical practice

Investigate and evaluate issues with reference to principles of social justice and equity and according to ethical conventions.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding of society and culture in chosen disciplines of study.

Apply disciplinary knowledge to diverse contexts.

GA5: Lifelong learning

Access, evaluate, interpret and present information using academic conventions to inform decision-making and action.

GA6: Communication and social skills

Communicate effectively in academic and professional settings in a variety of forms, including through working autonomously or collaboratively.

GA7: Cultural competence

Demonstrate a commitment to multicultural perspectives as well as the ability to engage in a culturally competent way with Indigenous peoples.

The Digital Media major in this degree includes a compulsory 70-hour placement.

An optional professional placement in the other majors provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in the workplace and to establish key contacts. In the Bachelor of Arts, students can undertake learning opportunities in the community through a number of units as well as through assessment opportunities.

Choose a single or double major from the following:

History

Historical study fosters critical approaches to evidence and argument and the ability to interpret and communicate complex ideas, as well as insight into how personal and cultural values are shaped over time.

Creative Writing

This major offers a rich blend of fiction and nonfiction, experimental writing, journalism, life writing, poetry, writing for stage and screen, and writing for young adults. It is taught by published writers from the Northern Rivers arts community and beyond.

Cultural Studies

Cultural Studies introduces you to critical approaches in the study of different cultural forms and practices and the political dynamics of contemporary culture.

Digital Media

This major introduces key digital media production skills and theories. It provides a background in media history and theory, as well as practical experience in design, journalism, narrative forms and audio-visual media production. It includes a compulsory 70-hour professional placement.

Politics and International Relations

This major takes a strong social justice approach to cover political, cultural and economic relations from local government to international organisations.

Social Science

This major examines how institutions, the economy, individuals and groups interact; movements for change and crucial issues of social concern. You'll learn a range of methods of analysis and ways of doing research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Shared majors

You can also choose a shared major as part of your degree.

All majors available online and at Lismore campus. Cultural studies and digital media majors available at Gold Coast.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Term 1 N/A N/A
Online Term 1 , Term 3 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Arts, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:
  • 6 core units (72 credit points), and
  • 1 major (96 credit points) and 10 university-wide electives (120 credit points): or
  • 1 major (96 credit points) and 1 shared major (96 credit points) and 2 university-wide electives (24 credit points), or 
  • 1 major (96 credit points), a second major (96 credit points) and 2 university-wide electives (24 credit points).
 
No unit will be credited to more than one major.
 
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Creative Writing after completing all 16 units (192 credit points) from the Associate Degree of Creative Writing. 
 
Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences after completing 8 core units (96 credit points) from one specialisation from the Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences. 

Entry requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Language requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Arts, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:
  • 6 core units (72 credit points), and
  • 1 major (96 credit points) and 10 university-wide electives (120 credit points): or
  • 1 major (96 credit points) and 1 shared major (96 credit points) and 2 university-wide electives (24 credit points), or 
  • 1 major (96 credit points), a second major (96 credit points) and 2 university-wide electives (24 credit points).
 
No unit will be credited to more than one major.
 
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Creative Writing after completing all 16 units (192 credit points) from the Associate Degree of Creative Writing. 
 
Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences after completing 8 core units (96 credit points) from one specialisation from the Diploma of Arts and Social Sciences. 

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

WRIT1003 Written Communication
Term1,3
12 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,3
N/A
CLST1003 Doing Cultural Studies
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term1
N/A
CRTV1002 Create: Innovate: Change
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Elective
CLST1001 Perspectives on Australia
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
POLT1002 World Politics and Global Environmental Challenges
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
CLST1004 Critical Thinking for Digital Times
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Elective

Second Year

CLST2001 Culture, Technology and the Senses

Not currently available

12
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
CLST2002 Australia, Asia and the World
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
CLST2005 Space, Place and Travel
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
N/A
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
CLST2004 Gender, Sexuality and Culture
Term5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term5
Term5
Online
Term5
N/A

Third Year

Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
INDG3001 Caring for Country
Term3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3,5
Term3,5
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory 5-day residential for internal and online students.
CLST3002 Borderlands: Identity, Culture and Belonging
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
N/A
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
CLST3003 EcoCultural Studies
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
COMM3004 Independent Project
Dual Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2
Pre-requisites To successfully complete this unit you should have completed units equivalent to 192 credit points (typically 16 units).
Enrolment information This is a capstone unit that integrates the knowledge you have developed during your degree. In it you will work independently with an academic supervisor.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

WRIT1003 Written Communication
Term1,3
12 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,3
N/A
HIST1001 Making History
Term1,3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,3
N/A
CRTV1002 Create: Innovate: Change
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Elective
HIST1002 US History: From Reconstruction to Globalization
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3
N/A
POLT1002 World Politics and Global Environmental Challenges
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
CLST1004 Critical Thinking for Digital Times
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Elective

Second Year

Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
INDG1009 Colonising Histories
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term1
N/A
CLST2002 Australia, Asia and the World
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
CLST2003 Australian Cultural History
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
CLST2006 Road Trip
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4
Enrolment information The unit includes an intensive with off campus activities. Participants will be provided with relevant information and training prior to the commencement of the field trip to ensure important health and safety aspects have been conveyed to participants. The real-time road trip is only suitable for those students with the resources and interest to travel. Travel will be kept to a minimum, but will be at the student's own expense. Students unable to participate in real-time travel will have the option to undertake a virtual trip. A condition of enrolment is adherence to the unit requirements prior to departure: (1) assignment 1 must be submitted and completed to a satisfactory standard; (2) emergency contacts/pre-existing health conditions and medication use must be submitted to the Faculty by the specified due date; (3) commitment to follow the SCU policy on code of conduct and safety advice as outlined in the unit guidebook.

Third Year

Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
HIST2001 Writing Place: Landscapes, Memory, History
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
N/A
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
INDG3001 Caring for Country
Term3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3,5
Term3,5
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory 5-day residential for internal and online students.
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major Unit OR Elective
HIST3002 Freedom and Tyranny in the Ancient Mediterranean World
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4
HIST3001 Community History Research Project
Term5
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term5
N/A
Pre-requisites To successfully complete this unit you should have completed units equivalent to 192 credit points (typically 16 units).
Enrolment information This is a capstone unit that integrates the knowledge you have developed during your History units. The focus of the assessment is to prepare you for a history-focused career.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

WRIT1003 Written Communication
Term1,3
12 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,3
N/A
MDIA1001 Media Studies
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
N/A
CRTV1002 Create: Innovate: Change
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Elective
MDIA1004 Journalism in the Digital Age
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
POLT1002 World Politics and Global Environmental Challenges
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
CLST1004 Critical Thinking for Digital Times
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
MDIA1003 Digital Media Practices
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A

Second Year

Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Elective
CLST2002 Australia, Asia and the World
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
MDIA1002 Visual Communication and Design
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
N/A
MDIA2002 Essential Screen Skills
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
MDIA2006 Film Studies
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term3
Term3
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective

Third Year

Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
INDG3001 Caring for Country
Term3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3,5
Term3,5
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory 5-day residential for internal and online students.
COMM3002 Professional Placement
Dual Term2
Tri Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Dual Term2
Tri Term2
Dual Term2
Pre-requisites Students must have completed 192 credit points (typically 16 units) in their degree.
Enrolment information This is a capstone unit that integrates the knowledge you have developed during your degree.Enquiries should be directed to the Professional Experience Coordinator, through wil@scu.edu.au.
MDIA3001 Advanced Screen Production
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

WRIT1003 Written Communication
Term1,3
12 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,3
N/A
WRIT1002 Introduction to Creative Writing
Term1,3
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term1,3
N/A
CRTV1002 Create: Innovate: Change
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
N/A
WRIT1001 Introduction to Written Texts
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Elective
POLT1002 World Politics and Global Environmental Challenges
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
CLST1004 Critical Thinking for Digital Times
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
WRIT2005 Writing Genre
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A

Second Year

Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Elective
CLST2002 Australia, Asia and the World
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
WRIT2004 Short Story Writing
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3
Term3
WRIT2001 Issues and Themes in Contemporary Writing
Term3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3,5
Term5
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective

Third Year

WRIT3001 Theories of Text and Culture
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term1
N/A
Pre-requisites Must have completedWRIT1001 - Introduction to Written Texts
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
INDG3001 Caring for Country
Term3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3,5
Term3,5
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory 5-day residential for internal and online students.
COMM3004 -  Independent Project OR COMM3002 -  Professional Placement
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

WRIT1003 Written Communication
Term1,3
12 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,3
N/A
POLT1001 Australian Politics
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
N/A
CRTV1002 Create: Innovate: Change
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Elective
SOCI1005 Social Policy
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
POLT1002 World Politics and Global Environmental Challenges
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
CLST1004 Critical Thinking for Digital Times
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
Elective

Second Year

SOCI1004 Applied Ethics and Sustainability

Not currently available

12
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
CLST2002 Australia, Asia and the World
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
POLT2002 Local Government
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term2
N/A
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective

Third Year

ENVR5007 Building Resilience in a Changing Climate: Through Drought, Fire and Flood
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
N/A
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
POLT3004 Global Social Movements
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term2
N/A
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
INDG3001 Caring for Country
Term3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3,5
Term3,5
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory 5-day residential for internal and online students.
POLT3001 Peace, War and International Politics
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term4
N/A
COMM3002 -  Professional Placement OR COMM3001 -  Community Engagement Project OR COMM3004 -  Independent Project
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

First Year

WRIT1003 Written Communication
Term1,3
12 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Coomera
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,3
N/A
SOCI1001 Introduction to Sociology
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
N/A
CRTV1002 Create: Innovate: Change
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
N/A
Elective
SOCI1002 Understanding Community
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3
N/A
POLT1002 World Politics and Global Environmental Challenges
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
N/A
CLST1004 Critical Thinking for Digital Times
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
N/A
SOCI1003 Deviance in Society
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term4
N/A

Second Year

Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
CLST2002 Australia, Asia and the World
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
SOCI2006 Doing Social Research
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
N/A
SOCI2005 Society, Health and Illness
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3
Term3
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective

Third Year

Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
Second Major Unit OR Shared Major OR Elective
SOCI2007 Global Inequality and Development
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term2
Term2
Elective
INDG3001 Caring for Country
Term3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3,5
Term3,5
Enrolment information This unit has a compulsory 5-day residential for internal and online students.
COMM3002 -  Professional Placement OR COMM3001 -  Community Engagement Project OR COMM3004 -  Independent Project
SOCI3003 Religions and the State
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term4
N/A

Note 1:

A student who receives an absent fail or fail for WRIT1003 may choose to complete EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline as a unit substitute.

Note 2:

Students might gain entry into the Master of Teaching with English as a Secondary Teaching Area if the Creative Writing Major is selected. Students will need to request an additional Level 3 English unit. Students will need to liaise with a Master of Teaching Specialist for specific units to study at education.enquiry@scu.edu.au

Note 3:

STEM Option Units equip students with knowledge and skills in the discipline of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

Core Units

CLST2002 Australia, Asia and the World
WRIT1003 Written Communication Note 1
CLST1004 Critical Thinking for Digital Times
POLT1002 World Politics and Global Environmental Challenges
INDG3001 Caring for Country
CRTV1002 Create: Innovate: Change
Select one (1) Major

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
CLST1003 Doing Cultural Studies
CLST2005 Space, Place and Travel
CLST3002 Borderlands: Identity, Culture and Belonging
CLST3003 EcoCultural Studies
COMM3004 Independent Project
CLST2004 Gender, Sexuality and Culture
CLST1001 Perspectives on Australia
COMM2005 Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Culture

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
HIST1001 Making History
HIST2001 Writing Place: Landscapes, Memory, History
HIST1002 US History: From Reconstruction to Globalization
CLST2003 Australian Cultural History
HIST3001 Community History Research Project
CLST2006 Road Trip
INDG1009 Colonising Histories
HIST3002 Freedom and Tyranny in the Ancient Mediterranean World

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
MDIA1001 Media Studies
MDIA1003 Digital Media Practices
MDIA1002 Visual Communication and Design
MDIA1004 Journalism in the Digital Age
MDIA2006 Film Studies
MDIA2002 Essential Screen Skills
MDIA3001 Advanced Screen Production
COMM3002 Professional Placement

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
WRIT1002 Introduction to Creative Writing
WRIT1001 Introduction to Written Texts
WRIT2004 Short Story Writing
WRIT2005 Writing Genre
WRIT2001 Issues and Themes in Contemporary Writing
WRIT3001 Theories of Text and Culture
One unit from the following:
WRIT2003 Writing Lives
WRIT3002 Introduction to Editing and Publishing
WRIT2006 Writing for Young People
WRIT2007 Writing Poetry
And
COMM3004 Independent Project
Or
COMM3002 Professional Placement
Note 2

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
POLT1001 Australian Politics
SOCI1005 Social Policy
SOCI2007 Global Inequality and Development
POLT2002 Local Government
POLT3004 Global Social Movements
POLT3001 Peace, War and International Politics
ENVR5007 Building Resilience in a Changing Climate: Through Drought, Fire and Flood
Choose 1 unit from the following:
COMM3002 Professional Placement
COMM3001 Community Engagement Project
COMM3004 Independent Project

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
SOCI1001 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI1002 Understanding Community
SOCI1003 Deviance in Society
SOCI2005 Society, Health and Illness
SOCI2006 Doing Social Research
SOCI2007 Global Inequality and Development
SOCI3003 Religions and the State
Choose one (1) unit from the following:
COMM3002 Professional Placement
COMM3004 Independent Project
COMM3001 Community Engagement Project

Electives

Students are strongly encouraged to select 1 unit from the STEM Option Units which can count as a University-Wide elective. Note 3

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
COMP1001 Data Communications and Networks
COMP1002 Foundations of Computing
ERTH2004 Career Development and Professional Practice
HLTH1005 Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health
INDG2001 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples
INDG2010 Indigenous Health Promotion I
INFO1001 Essentials of Information and Communication Technology
ISYS1001 Web Development I
ISYS1002 Cybersecurity
ISYS1004 Contemporary Issues in Information Technology
ISYS1005 Systems Analysis and Design
ISYS1006 Introduction to Computing for Data Analytics
ISYS2004 Business and Market Intelligence
ISYS2005 Information Systems for Accounting
ISYS3006 Business Analysis Project
MATH1001 Foundation Mathematics
MATH1002 Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy: Numbers that Count
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
MRNE1001 Marine Science and Management
NUTR1001 Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
PBHL1003 Foundations of Health and Health Care Systems
PHYS1002 Introductory Physics and Maths for Health Sciences
PHYS1004 Physics I: Motion, Mechanics and Waves
PROG1001 Programming I
SCIN1001 Nature of Science
SCIN1004 Earth Systems
SCIN1005 Organisms and Environments
SCIN3004 Integrated Project
STAT1001 Statistical Analysis
STAT1002 Scientific Data Management and Analysis
ENGN1003 Engineering Technology and Design
ENGN1004 Engineering Governance
ENGN1005 Planning and Delivering Engineering Projects
MRKT2007 Digital Marketing Strategies
SOCI2005 Society, Health and Illness
Note 3
Double Degree Early Exit Pathways
To be eligible to exit with a Bachelor of Arts from the double degree, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, students will need to complete the following exit pathway:

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
LEGL1001 Legal Research and Writing
LAWS2011 Statutory Interpretation
LEGL1006 Jurisprudence
LEGL1005 Legal Process
LAWS2010 Environmental Law
LAWS2008 Criminal Procedure
LAWS2005 Constitutional Law
LAWS2009 Criminal Law
LAWS2002 Contract Law I
LAWS2003 Contract Law II
LAWS2007 Corporations Law
LAWS2015 Torts
Select one (1) Arts Major
Select four (4) Arts Law Options